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OF yORK COLLEGE 

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T ( 7'^' Th' Building.) 

T O'l you mori^ti'i- of St )ii'' aii'l brick; 

.\ • !l '.ni'i-ich' y(»'.i rosf' so (luick ! 

i S *ii ' \v)ul;l think it more sublime, 

* \\ .'I you t;i.k<Mi mucli mor(^ time 

' I'l r.-'i-iiiiiii;" Mil' shap'.' of youi- walls: 

] .\ii;l your lofty cchoiim- lialls. -- 

^, Y-t. I bi'li('\'(', if you h;i'i tri'Ml nioi-c. 

: 'rh;in •• >< • •»• • <>r \fai-s, to [jhu'f ii .»"i'i-. 

: X .:-:.. , ... ..uhl bi> Iru. :. 

1 < )r ii.cer spot on all tht' .iiround; — 

* Amoui;^ all the western lauds, or towns. 

* To pl-u-i' an in-titution s > sound. 

A fnir-r building, I'll be bound, 
^Vould not be asked b}' any townl 

Tluu-f? is nothiruj^ fiiulty in your work: 
^'«)Ul• wcrkmeii in umMi' ' to shirk 



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or those who hnlpefl you to slart 



For S.uan's ;i,lvvay.s marl. 

Wlien t:.<' Christian's hea t'sgiad. 

The nobh' princi])h^ of tiiosp 

Rose, by bein.u" firm tin-.' all Iii^; li'nw ,. 

( ly^e Building Up. ) 

Your en^'mies' boastinir-s, h). ii;)vv can lali. 

Astliey l')ok uponyonr Invitini,' wall. 

Tho' you may Iv malt'^r, and basr. 
Vet God, is iookinjj on your Tacc. 

And while you stand in His di'liglit. 
You need not tear the clouds, nor ni;,^iit. 

I When Vdur masst-s, rose (i\ci' the rai-il) {< > 

Thev lai<l with solem.-iilv. vour coiiiersloi 



As the sun poured furth his glori(»us rays 
Tliey crowded about your foundatii n. nv.iv 



„ A U;ar would fall, a prayer ascend, 

Beseechin<^ God his power to lend. — 

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I The stone that was rejected many years a-ro. 

f Became the head of the corner, vou i<now.- - 

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u This the chiefest,— the bri<^H)t, 

,, Was laid in place just right. 



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i ( Some vneft fit/.) T 

i 0. the feeliniiS of the hearts. ? 



At your foundation^ long they dug. t 

And vour first lavers no ."fht dnulge. » 



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It seemed to llu.se s-rvants. I 

Some demon h;id truly sent T 

Trouble {,) tliis work: because. 1 

This is part of the r.)rd"s cause. T 



y 'I cui'iot (Ipdv but wliat you owe, T 

V )ur \.'ry liO to Hk' tears that How. | 

I> »Ta mount to mount, and from sea to sea, j 

V >ur interest is felt, in ;ireat deg-ree. | 

M my liearts aclieil to liear it said, 
A^-. t'.K' last brick is now laid, 

V ) u r w e i ixh t Av as 1 1 e a \' y . 
On the heart a blot. 

From tlie corner ?;tone, 
To t!ie cliimney top. 

iiri.dv by brick, set'med to come slow, 
'i'o the hiyer, to lay them low. — 

P,ut was it indeed slow, 

To him who laid inem low? 



And stotn^s of much g-reater wigdil. 
.Mo\.-d slower to their place of statr. 

iJy and by you wer'* all comijlete. 
From the eartli to the \ery f)eak. 



Claim iiig the very spot you hold dear 
And it will always seem very queer, 

That nothing else couM I hen be done 
Bat mov<.' that box Lht-n- in the sun.- 

Was it for the mite of grain. 
That grew on your campus tame'r 



j l^ut not so soon, will it be d(<ne, 

f 'j 111 wtjrk von have onh begun. — 

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I {Tar O'd Tool- Box.) ] 

r So doubt it was a very long time, ? 

• Tiii^ meclianicf's tool-bo .v, sublime — i 



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j Impression on thi' m«^n f 



I That promised that, and, 

i Money already in hand? 

I liefore your spire did appear 

'\ V any came to see you here. 

i V'lien you were here, but in part, 

' ; .me to see, with aching heart. — 

' \i now their hearts rejoiced to s;"o, 
111, finished to the last degrcr. 

id many more, the same as I, 
rae in gladness you to spy. 

> compliment y*.;; v.h«n. hv vours-ir. 
:d lay useful \ 

Then, they shorll> mak'- Iheir exit, 
But, with yoUTMr-l!" sntne comfort. — 

fi/ Ohildn,. 
Then to ]»ay Ihv r-iiL 
Their departure nK'ani. 

] Give of their money; fot the sake, 

- '^f having you their childr-^ ^. i ..; 

:id, for advice, snv f'lrtl 
i Prepare them fc 

.1 'Tlien, T will ahvjiys n.. y„i;r ucni.ir, 

I iM.r as to life I'll give you, creditor. 

J Then, ns I cannot pay your trouble- 

1 111 gladly help some struggling fellow. 

iis in turn does alwavs follow. — 
said love your '' " " *'.< r. 



? ( rids Life A Battle. ) 

[ Life's great and const :int battles, 

j Are always on the rattle, 

I It may not be a national fight 

T As the greatest battles are for right. 

j Then beteewn man and nmn, 

Is not the struggle: ban, 

Xor with nature, or land, 
Nor with my neighbor Dan. 

But with my own heart and self, 
I must battle for the wealth,— 

If I would be Oi that governor kind, 
Who governs the enemy aelf of mankind. 

This governor is of such nobility. 

He is greater than he. who takes a city. 

{Individiralitt/.) 

So friend OoLege, there is a great necessity. 

For young i^eople to live their individuality. 

Let a Lincoln, be none other: 
And a Grant, no other brother. — 

Then our nation is secure, 
From the rend it did endure. 

(Must Be Taught.) 

Each body, soul and mind. 

Among all of mankind; 

Should bj all means be blest with naturr. 
But that's not enough for any creature. 

Man must be trained, disciplined and taut,'-ht, 
If he would have any golden thought. 

This is the aim of God's great plan, 
Each man to bless his fellowman. 



To York College why n-.t ;: . 
To prepare .for life's stor; 

{They Wcrp.) 
First stop to wee[) 
Who knowledge seel 

Many times the way's iH^ML-cn hm, 
i''or the young to fill their cup, 

liey want a College education, 
.lut how to get it is the (iiipsilon. 

My dear parents do df ^' 
To movf^ the cumbe: 

„ That the way may open to ciieer, 

I The children's heart to study her'*. 

Many of us 

'Popay our way tiir. 

\nd who would dar 
'here is a better w;!. 

That God has something for us to d( 
Not having a preparation so. 



Hut having done all we then stand, 
,\ii'-l, • ' ■■•in. 

When Wf have dui^e ouv noblest best. 
With preparation not the least, 

Then, our life's work, will be poorly done, 

With the best prep;-""* = '>->^-'- " 

Oh then, how ver}- siion \« ouui w 
Without preparing in any degree. 



1 ITow. ^vlif^n by the gide of those 

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And bring thoir siug-]f'-troe to strain. 
VVJion we only can but oars swing. 

Or, when we are in th? ranks. 
And pressing on the enemy's flank, 

And all prepared for the fight, 
But me; mustered in on sight. 

Not able to properly use sword or gun. 
Prepared for nothing, but ready to run. 

And'when, to the great Judgement brought, 
How will we feel? Or will we cough? 

For we have the powers to be taught, 
And to prepare, we know we ought. 

Many of us have looked this thro, and thro: 
And then did not have the power to do, 

Man> of us felt as once for all. 

That it's foolish to stare against the wall. 

And at night, when all was dark. 
Tears from our eyes then would start. 

Tears hot: bitter tears: burning for years: 
No one to dry them, no one to care. 

Staining the cheek, and pillow soft, 
Setting fire in our every bone, oft. 

(AdiHce.) 

My friends, never give up the run. 

It's a "long lane that has no turn." 

And every day try to solve the question. 
Of gaining a College education. 

You may have to fight hard and long, 
But the marching sum is not down. 



Anil fur all you inn- 

Your broad face drops uo tear. 



And your tryin*:^ will not be in \aiii 

If you pray in Jesus' name. . 

!\nd this monotony will be broken t 

Somehow, somewhere, if never^spoken. 

Better be prepared to live one day of life. 
Than live on in perpetual ignorance, strife. 

One thing half done, is not done at all. 
That is, part down just before you fall. 

Let me stand straight in position, 
That is, a thorough college education, 

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? (Nature.) 

i Old friend, I will turn to you, 

I And will tell you something new. 

Something you may not know, 
I Though a friend, I tell you so. 

I You are grand, good and great, 

i Yet you cause many hearts to ache 

You may not think this much. 
The world is full of such. 

With feelings, senses, ano pinver of cholct'. 
Who do all their good by their voice. 

Who think not of the f(>elings of others. 
And make no distinction for their bratliprs. 

I In this land of beautifn' homes, 

<^ Ficm which childrt • liought to roam, 

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I Until they felt the neeil of greater power, 

I And prejiared to to vov^f' to your rich dowec 



Tears of modest, jiracf*, 
Does not mjirk 3'our face. 

{Mil Mother.) 

I'll have you rPiricmbHr 

Tlie trials of my motlitr, 

The hi.rd-ships she must encounter. 
Before she will deign to falter. 

The loving mothers the children hold dear. 
Their home to leave, the mothers fear: 

They will not have the proper care. 
And the parent is in det^p dispair. 

Must I see my girls and boys, 
Put away their childish toys? 

And to be no more so baby-like. 

Hut change to men and women of might V 

There are those who shed many a tear. 
Tho. to 3'ou itrray seem strangely queer: 

In the homes of your many friends. 
While the clothes are being pend, 

In the satchel and the trunk, 
Before they start, quite a month, 

{Time, to Oo.) 

When the dread hour comes nearer. 

For Mary, John, or Sarah, 

To give a good-bye kiss to one and all. 
Especially for that curly boV-doll: 

Dimpled, double-chin, blue-eyed brawl. 
That crying, laughing, baby Paul. 

Not for a time, but may never 
Again see you all, forever. 



i {Different Taster.) 

] Now, a ditfeience in the Lyre, 

f Thnt tloats in tlie same kind of air. 

I From the meadow, and the wood, 

t From the swallows, S(?eking food; 

I From the cricket in the log, 

I To the owl. and the house-dog.— 

I The lark, robin, and the thrush, 

® Each has a very different chorus. 

Old friend, It's far from right. 
You should class all alik(\ 

The new student is very much afrai<l, 
He is to speak before he is grave. 

Soon all become solemnized. 
To the work of the College life. 

At first, wliile they may be backward. 
I E'er long they are first in r-ction. 

1 All trv to make each at home. 



And talk to each in ph asant tone. 



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It is hard to say. And to rend, ? 

l-'rorn not«only home, but dear friend. 

{New Students.) 

One of the scenes is a trial. 

For the modest, backward child, 

To meet with the pleasantly mild. 
AVhen they are in the play-ground filed; 

Let it be on the grounds for ball, 
Or in the whitened, lofty hall; 

l\\ the great recitation rooms, 

Or in tiie spacious, towering dome:— 

In these places they also meet 
The modest teachers also greet. 



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All are invited to att(MKl the meetings. 

Held b}^ students, atwiiich, are kind greetings. 

{Carriage Goes.) 

Mother weeps, and children too, 

When they bid each one adieu. 

Father may seem unusually quiet, 
His heart is full; he'il not deny it. 

The carriage rolls fast away, 
Leaves the house empty, all day. 

Taking children off to York College, 

Where they will stop the thirat for knowledge. 

{MotJier Prays.) 

Mother goes then to another room, 

To weep; to pray; to think; to moan; 

Thoughts come that cannot get room. 
That dear ones perchance, may soon 

Be led down the dark road to doom, 
Mother can't help feeling this gloom. 

But precious news instead she finds. 
The Savior there tocheer their kind. 

As angels came to Christ, who, when alone, 
In the garden, bearing the world's doom.— 

He comes to all his down-cast, 
And raises them heaven— blest. 

Each parent can now on him throw, 
Their children's case, where'er they go. 

The ijromise is not only to one, 

But all: whatever asked, it shall be done. 

So mother finds a heaven where, 
She went to mourn in deep dispair. 

Thanks to God! Who, forever dear. 
He gives us joy, instead of fear. 



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( College T)'n>r. ) 

Ann the carria^'e rolls up thro' the drive, 

('lose by the walk, at the college side. 

If never before, the student, just then, 

Thert; are great powers, he always must cuntt'nd. 

The great responsibility, 
And the grace of humility. 

(Responsibiliti/.) 

York College! You are the place, 

To prepare for life's great race. 



' Then, if here we do not improve 

I The time given, by car-^ful rule, 

! And come out in the race, beat. 

y AVe cannot then play the cheat; 

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Jkit to God we must pay the rent, 
" AV'ho knows how eacli moment was spent. 

if this we miss, our mark and time, 
t We are left very far behind, — 

For, in all time we are the great loser, 
For eternity is no reproducer. 

( Our ('ollege President. ) 
Students, that never before. 
Had entered the college door; 

Feeling lonely, Mervous. strange and queer, 
Till the honored president comes near. — 

Not only in figure, but in heart, 

And some-how makes us himself a part. 

He, the loved master of the case. 
Is the humblest man of the place. 

He counts this no disgrace. 
But wears a pleasant face. 

To help you in the right. 
He helps with all his might. 



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So tlie weakest soon become stron*;:, 
When the helper is such a good one. 

For instruction you're alw.ays wlconv 
To his loom of examination. 

{A Call) 

Will you come and enjoy this feast? 

It is surely a grand rich treat. 

If tlie young people, of these broad valleys. 
Knew the good you'd do them, dear York College! 

They would come by double scores. 
To crowd your ready open doors; 

Besides those, who have already gained 
A welcome entrance thro' the same. 

To those in cities, close and tight, 
("an't get one good breath at night; 

Who are deathly pale, and skeleton h'un: 
Not able to walk, or fit to be seen: 

Eyes set away back in tln-ir head, — 

Wlien eye-lids drop you think them dead. — 

White, thin pointed bone, figure called: 

And if they would cough, laugh, sx)eak or si|ii;il! 

All must sound alike: dross, 
liecause of lack of force 

It would kill them to take a course 
In the city, so which is worse? 

To live in health with that dark ignorance; 
Is it a disgrace to sane vigorance? 

But to kill oneself is no gain, 

Tho' he lias the world on the chain. — 



But if by it you are bh'st. 
In the great eternal rest. — 

Tho' you spend this life, and all else besides. 
For the education of the soul, it is wise. 



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Your name is on the eternal roll. 
When you begin to be wise in soul. 

What should we not spend 

For au ever-lasting home in heaven? 

But wherethere's a will, there's a way. 
Why not then come here for a stay. 

If they would only come here. 
Where thf^ air is very dear, 

To the poor in health. 
It's a mine of wealtii. 

Come where the trons with foliage lean. 
And the fields rich in garments green: 

Com*^ where the sprirkling water running by 
Carries impurities away to die. 

Oh come where the four winds doth agrf^e. 
To blow away sickness, and man is free: 

Come all the young who are straggling on, 
For i-n education rightly done; 

And when complete you want to find. 
Developed muscles, lungs, and mind. 

Othen, why be unkind 
To yourself, not to find, 

A place where health and study agree. 
As at York College. York, Nebraskee. 



I And why be punished for want of room. 

i In largely crowded places of gloom. 



And where you're allowanced because its scanty 
But come at once where food is in great plenty; 

Come where the air is the feeder surest. 
For the nerves, and the spirit truest. 

That when you are thro' college study, 
You may have your health generally. 



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I Much strengtht-ned b\ it— 

t Tlieu next tt-im, try if 

So be ably prepared for the other, 

TIjh greatest work on earth; he)}) your hn.ili<r. f 

(Sadhi(/ht.) t 

O the sorrow-striclceii sighted; f 

For the student to come blighted. 1 



From maiiv unhealthy schools and colle^rfs 
Sacrificing' body, for a mind full of Ivuowledge, 



From his studies Lv)hsdati«'S. ' 

And unable to perform them.— I 

See his exhausted V>ofly learning. 1 

Falling in the tomb; without seeming: j 

In the tomb prepared for othtrs, older, [ 

Whose work is done; whose heart is colder. J 

t Like the tomb of Joseph, of Armethia. | 

Filled by Christ, the mighty Redeemer. \ 

i The old world always kills it's youth, T 

* But when they die, leave living truths. ■ 

I ( York Colkgc A Trmxnre. ) j 

Oh! That some rich singer. 
Would go forth as bearer. 

Like the daughters of ancient Israel. 

Hearing songs of praises to the victor. j 

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' Of the very welcome measure, 

t Of York College, as a treasure. 

1 can write thein«piring sonnet, [ 

But cannot put my voice upon it. i 



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Oh! will some one sing it sweetly.— i 

i Sing in wondrous tones so meekly.— 7 

t So not to drive the daughter, tender, I 

1 From the place the wise parents send her; | 



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From the school oi heiven's smiles. 
From Vork Golk'ge, and it's dials; 

While the sun's most ^rolden rays. 
Plays about this spot so g-rave. 

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A7ill the singer sing it clear, 
On the early morning air, — 

At' this early hour of youtli, 
Sing it in the ears, a iiiith; — 

i Sing it o'er to every viv. 

] That the day has just uugun. 

I And for life to be simply fun, 

T They should go to Yor.-. College, j'oung. 

I Young as the glorious morning king. 

That's just beginning his daily ring. 

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Singer, sing it with a boom, 
When it comes the hour oi noon. 

Make it plain their day is half done. 
And those that's shaded from the sun, 

Idly resting at late noon. 

They have now no tinn- to loan. 

■ And if its late, its b«^tter than never, 
To be educated — its a levcr. 

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Then, towards the sirikin;^' of the sun, 
Sing it as you never have done. 

For you know not the mighty dower, 
That may come by your singing power. 

To the school we love so well, 

And who knows, the souls from hell 



Have been saved by singing it well: 
Some heard it in the morning tell. 



others at noon could not disnniss its sp-!I. [ 

Hecuuse of chiidmi v/ho loved it well. | 

And those vho heard, asked, as thej prayed. T 

ThatCJod would bless thn school, that saved i 

Their children from iirnorance and doubt, ? 

/.nd prayed that others would sing it about. i 

T York Colle«?e|:is ever a friend. I" 

f To all wiio will come, or will send I 

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Their worthy cliildren. ^)l• money give, i 

^ To help themselves, an the College to live. J 

I As tijeir children are prepared for any st.ition, | 

I They may be called l.\ liod too, in the nation, i 

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i Money or time spent in this way, ! 

I Is helping on, the great (lospel day. t 

i There is coming a golden bright day, J 

To the one tha-.does to the College "pay. f 

Th«y will be thankful tl^ y had a hand, J 

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j In helping fulltill the great command. i 

( Qu(i<tio)t. ) j 

A picture does com*' and go, j 

And I will just print it so. i 

Who it will be, you may feel. | 

I cannot see, your heart steal, i 

A stranger met upon the warf, • 
He was a giant, and not a dwarf. 

A gentleman by birtlu anJ taught. 
All this could be told by his walk. 

Entering the vessel strong, 

Bound for China's suffering throng: ? 

I Is asked proper the question, square, ] 

j "At what College did you prepare?" 7 

i This will cause many glad hearts to throb, * 

* With wondrous joy, they did what they could. * 1 



I (Anstcer.) \ 

T Excuse me, sir, its a man^iion. | 

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And I did not live a 1 1 ;uisient. 

T York College, York, Nebraska. 

!' Hundreds of nriiles from Alaska. 

You need nut tfil it, 
^ For 1 see you are sick. 

I But your poor health is sure to be 

1 So I am now in whoh- bound, 

J In body stronj^, and mind sound. 



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Looked after by the l'(.!lf'^?e facultv. j 

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To China's part of tlu- heathen world, | 

To save from Satan's deadly thrall. ? 

{fts Influence.) T 

Old friend, I see yuii nw l)()und, ^ 

To reach this old globt^ around ; ! 

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And everywhere on (fod's green emrth. j 

Blessings will come to your hearti]. ' 

The supporters of your caus*-, i 

WiJ gel their reward above. I 

Oh how glad the students will bf. i 

Who come within yonr ('"iirts to see, I 

Or persue the course with energy. 
Until they obtaiaed ihi' coveted d*(:gree. 

{Sitvation.) j 

My friend, you arn locate;! great, I 

One can see much of Uit ^tate. 1 

From your windows near your crown. * 

One can see all over the big town. | 

The trains go shooting swiftly j);ist, * 

I As if afrf'.id a look you would cast. ] 

it goes north-east, across the vast plains. | 

With more than worlds in its moving train. 1 



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Whil<^ another comps from the east. 
Wliere tlie phiins rises to ^reat steeps — 

With a load of lives to feast. 
Upon nature's stores of sweets; 

That gives baclv the better health, 
Thank God! For this greater wealth. 

You hear of some each day, 
Coming from the east, to stay. 

To this nice part of the west they come, 
For none other is better lor them to own. 

This is the best, and greatest town, 
For in it, no saloon is to be found. 

Thank God fcr this moral town. 
With church steeples all around. 

(On, the Train.) 

Like a great smoke moving along, 

With rattle and tout, for a song; 

From tlie far north with a snort, 
Witli a great shrill; with a jerk; 

With smoke rolling up in curls and rings. 
When they are near York, the conductor sings; 

To his mixed congrcgaticin, as the train swings — 
Tliese great travelers, their conoition. a thing. 

Next station is York, you have the knowledge, 
A Christian institution is ^'ork College, 

But quite a strange thing, who will deny, j 

To make a success in life all try. j 

{The World', i Difference.) * 

Look at the dilference — a world's differencf — ^ 

A life's difference— a fortune's difference; | 

A deseases' difference — a polished difference. — j 
A poverty's ditTertnce, a difference in wealth. ? 

!?ome people in sickness, people in health; « 

Some traveling for other: some for self. | 



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Some have more bundles than fingers; 
Some have none, and yet no beggars. 

(A Lover.) 

There is some one, with liis hat over his face; « 

Some thini-c he is sleeping, but that's a mistake. 1 

Pie. is going to see his lovely Grace; 1 

And to hide a smile, he covers his face. J 

Grace is the lady, that teaches knowledge, I 

Called by the worthy name of York Colie^ge. T 



I (No Two Alike.) 

[ No two faces with tho same shape; 

i No two eves with th-; same sight; 



No two hats with the same trimming: 
No, two heads with the sime swimming; 

No two are thinking the same thought; 
No two step alike as they walk. 



They would go their own way, 
Regardless of what p;iy: 



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Isn't it strange? They're on the one train: 
I . All going one direction, just the same. 

1 {Different Ways.) 

But not all going the same way,- 

For did you uot hear many say, T 



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Others used the language of another world, j 

Where the smoke curl.s! Yes forever curls! \ 

While some was soaked in tobacco Juice- * 

Others showed they had used the liquor juioe- i 

These v ere going another way, 1 

From which they were, who didn't bray. j 

I should judge they never read; 
A still tongue makes a wise head. 

i The many quiet ones on the train 

Are going to York CoLege, for fame. 



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{Selert Your Wai/.) 

Come to York from any direction: 

Glad you can make your own selection. 

Select the ro»d tmd railway train, 
Each will try t:) please you, the sam^. 

{My Feeling.) 

VoY your friends, the train doesn't pass 

The country houses and fields too fast. 

All well know time is abolished, 
That is not spent at York College! 

The conductor does not know. 
Why the fj^.ces are aglow. — 

And many bright colors show, 
And 1 am glad it is so. 

As the train goes by your grounds, 
Upon which they seem fit to bound 

A christian institution, riund and round, 
To stand secure whilt- wlt-rrtdties founrl. 

They catch a view of your learned tower. 
Happy soon to enjoy jour dower. 

Their hearts before, ]\>h\ been here. 
E'er the station they drew near. 

Then they are on their feet before 
The trainmen places back the door. 

The car isle is crowded, and it is work 

To keep from falling; the train stops; a jerk 

The student's heart is full of glee, 
Coming to college, talking free. 

{My College Dread.) 
I have not yet said 
Dread! The college dread! 

The storm is bursting along this line, 
I wU try and put it into rhyme. 



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F^ach must feel, if they have never before 
Come to study, within the college door. 

College life is an everlasting change. 
From any other, by another name. 

To some this peculiar feeling 
Is greater than at first seeming; 

Some indeed would not a momeiat stay. 
If they could get politely away. 

Yet this dread, th<»' vt-vy great in some. 
Is soon worn otf by a little fun. 

A right good laugh, a race to run. 
Nothing better under the sun. 

A true earnest look, a kind word, 
Will touch a sympathetic cord. 

We are considered, truly, grandly, 
All brothers and sisters -a great family. 

To students of other schools T?nd names, 
We offer you the fraternal claim. 

1 have been quietly, strangely free 
To take notice in great degree, 

A change in who at first did dread. 
Something not seen, not heard, not said.- 

Who at first wished themselves away. 
And thought they could not bear to stay 

Away from home and friends, - 
A little home-sick trend. 

{SotTOwa With Dread.) 

Old College, many deep-wrought sorrows, 

Been instantly born in your bowers. 

Many have found relief in weeping. 
And perhaps felt better in kneeling.- 



As the }:v(':\t C!iri ■; wimself did find 
Ri'licl" from Kiri jw ;n his time. 

Ho wept .T;M*usalem 'Ills adieu, 
And at the grave of Lazarus, too. 

So thoy coHK^ without a tolceii. 
Burst on our vu>Joii, liOtspolven. 

Rooach toachcr. \v\lh tlio student, 
With s'reat sorrows finds it prudent, 

To act as our Mist -r. groat, 
! And behumbl" for !iis sako. 

[ So' wo see the g-redlost, iiumblest. 

I As alJ liistory prov<'d, ji-randest. 

! So we live in such atmosphere* 

j At tliis college Ijcated here. 

Proving a powei^ to be at work, 
' For the oternai good of all York. 

} And ei>ch student feelij he has a place, 

* In tlie etern:il rralm of grace, 

I Then no wonder tliat the master 

I Would have the train go faster, faster. 

I Or tiie dread be all gone forever, 

i From the student that was timid. 

I 

« Or tlie driver on the well traveled roaci, 

I Urge the horses to a livelier mocd; 

i Till the college they do sp}'. 

Se<' it point towards the sky. 

{Ne.vt Term.) 
j And you hear them most every one, 

t Sayinu" next term they want to come. 



Tlioy T/ho hod the home-sick dread. 
In begining of term said, 

Willi those of the loudest, ■^ 
Answered in the proudest, 



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They cannot stay away, 
ir by any menus c;.n pay 

Their tuition, and, thro' their way. 
This sounds lil^e a /rrand future day. 

They delight to cvine to school, 
And foJ]o\/ euoli colJege rule. 

Many stay right tlironrrli till Monday, 
Do not go home over Sunday. 

But attend Sabbatli-school aad preaching 
Up in the chapej, in York College. 

( College Pastor. ) 

This is led by the pastor fully 

Able to discharge uU his duty. 

Its always extra, very well, 

By our beloved pastor, Rev. Sliell. 

He does not consider his work done, 
Till he sees tJie students every one. 

Then he likes to know the name, 
And he treats us ah the same;- 

As he would treat the oldest member; 
Indeed he is a graud defender, 

Of the young, who are in danger, 
Of the evil in any form. 

Thnn, he is ever watching for the stranger, 
Who may be neglected by the true member. 

Then he desires pleasantl}" all to be free, 

To worship God as their conscience may decn 

{StuderU'.t Mutake. ) 

One exceptional student, ma,kes the mistake. 

Of not attending tlie service, till to late.- 

Will they reap an eternal loss? 

Oh! riow sad- for them who may cross 



I Men Ciin press tbeir tVilowm en, 

t And as the} pray, say, "Amen;"- 



The place of safety for their souls. 
Who must ne«4l(;(;t the golden rule: 

And The first and ^Treat command. 
"All otliMr ground is sinking sand." 

{The Teacher.) 

All the teachers have had an active i)art, 

In the cause c>f Clirist; from the college start. 

The Sux)erintendant, a grand man. 
Does for the Master's cause m11 he can. 

And the teacher, too, of great honor, 
The Business Department, a farmer. 

{Students Vfckome.) 

The Ciiristians all, with all others of the town. 

A cordial welcome gives, to all the boys around. | 

And those holding honored stations, 
Would have us feel, -Ihey have patience- 

With us the students of York College; 
And advise us friendly, with knowledge, 

To impress upon us the important place, 
AVe are occupying now in life's real race. 

All honor to the noble men, 

Who give advice without pretense. 

{Neic Time.) 

They say there ne'er was such a time. 

In all the history of mankind. 

When the old iron heel of covetousness 

Was received with such* marvelous quiet bhss: 

And honored as the perfect guest, 
From Christ, the lord of righteousness. 



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Awd keep pressiiig still most nobly, 
And feel not conscience one degree:- 

^ u ,» « m tm ® ® * — • ^- • • — • 



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They feel they have most perfect bliss, 
As they profess Christ's hoiiness,- 

And press widows, orphans and the poor. 
Till barely they can life endure. 

The servants of this covetous Kin^ Devil, 

Will get well paid yet, for their modest trouble: 

As the blood' of the never-dying soul 

Is marked against them by the holy Lord, 

As this is the most precious of life, 
Who would ask of man a greater price? 

And no matter in whit pretense, 
They done tliis pressing for the pence. 

Or, if uuder the righteous robe. 
They nevertheless to hell go. - 

There receive those ijressing blows. 
The seed they once here did sow. 

■ 

Then, old college if you get safe. 
Thro' these new times, of Satans grace: 

A thousand souls will rise as one. 
And hail you to the very throne. 

And testify to the mighty God, 

That you were the most blest holy cause. 

To bring them to the Lord, 
And point them home above. 

And thousands more yet will rise. 
To strengthen these holy ties. 

And before you can think to fall, 
God's great power is behind all; 

And by his name you ne'er shall call 
Jn vain on those who have the Lord. 

{A Holy Feeling.) 

1 have spoke about the preaching. 

From the college walls vibrating: 



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Making every room hallowed, 
By the spirit which pervades it.- 

Now there is a regular meeting, 
Generally on Wednesday evening: 

That is earnest, calm, greeting, 
In nature others ^eeking.- 

(a Prayer MeeUag.) 

This is a precious means of grace, 

For none other can take its place. 

In any country, is there a church, 
That can prosper without its work? 

I see, in this meeting all agree, 
To offer prayer on bended knee.- 

Then to arise with angelic face. 
And testify to God's living grace. 

Then after a good heart-hand shake, 
They all feel the strength to make 

Another week's journey towards the throne. 
While their frail bodies go towards the tomb. 

They confess in Christ's great power 
Enough to overcome sorrow. 

And when the body is in the tomb, 
They look for Christ to come very soon; 

The body he'll bring from its narrow home, 
With the power that will tell the world's doom. 

And with him forever to be. 
Awake in his likeness, you see.- 

Perfect in one thought on knee. 
To testify cheefully: 

Say, they will strive to live each, 
Better lives till Christ they meet. 

They dove their dear Saviour's name. 
Each with feeling say the same. 



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Filling ouch heart, without name or station. 
To each and all complete satisfaction. 

And if jjerchance, they slip or fall, 
He is ready to help them all. 

So a firmer and sr«fer rock, 
irhich the unbeleiver has not.- 

Nor, can they see a ^^lorious death, 
Nor, a bright eternal, after which 

To live forever with the blost, 
A parent or a child at rest. — 

This, each of these people do say, 
In testimony all agree. 

In his testimony to acknowledge, 

7'he belovtd i^resident of York College. 

Claimed God had graciously dealt with him, 
2'he same as with his fellow-church-man. 

He also made thf statement: 
"I wish not to leave vacant; — 

For it is a proper thought, 

Much fire in me it had wrought. — 

In my dried up bones, 
Before I reached home." 

He said: "There has not been one death, 
God has given us all good breath. — 

Not one student has went down 
Since the college came to town. 

Among the hundreds, that attend here. 
Not as much as to one did death come near. 



I This is in all parts due,'" 

i Said the president, true, 



"To the fact of Christians meeting, 
I In their solemn worship greeting. — 



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And these walls kept ringing, 
Hy the gospel singing." 

A most hallowed sanctuary. 

Where the hfcaith is perfect, surely. 

The friendly pastor of the charge 
Is always here to Hn-ve his Lord. 

I am glad for such good people, 
They are old and strong; I'm feeble. 

( What Tlwy Look For.) 

These are all as life is earnest, 

Men and women, who are honest. 

Who look not for the world's cheap profit: 
Their sight carries to the farthest; 

And live here as :n the sight of angels, 

And their much-loved Saviour, with them always 

They do not see death forever; 
Their eternal day is over; 

And thej journey with joy, but sober, 
Ever looking for Him, their lover. 

(r. W, G. A. and T. M. C. A.) 
The young ladies have a place, 
A work to do in this life. 

And so they meet once a week; 

In Jesus' name pray and speak; i 

Asking God's blessings to especially rest f 

On their lives, that they may always do the b**8l. 1 

It is the best place for the young, ^ 

And those who wiso to become strong. 

To perform the Master's work. 
Never to be found a shirk, - 

And always able to fight. 

In this life for the great light." 



80. 

The vodng ladies do never say 
Why" they are called Y. W. 0, A. 

The young men think they have the skt 
Because they are Y. M. C. A. 

Each association has its room, 
For the worlv peculiar to its own. 

The bible is read, hymns are sung, 
All take part on subjects as one. — 

All are invited to attend 

These extra meetings for young men. 

{Literary Societies.) 
Each sex, novr also have 
All reason to be glad. 

They have a separate society, 
Which gives them a select variety 

Of different actors on the stage; 
A manufactory for the sage. 

A program of wondrous worth 
To the society, lor growth. 

Is prepared by a certain member, 
Chosen by the society, slender. 

Speeches are made by the whole 
IS umber of names om the roll. 

This work is to prepare the memb«^r, 
Always to be his own defender; — 

When before the public are tried, 
By minds and ejes on every sidn. 

Tried by no sympathizers, 

Who think they are much wiser. 

An active part in the debate. 
Each student Is supposed to take. 

His appointed place upon the floor, 
And name his points, if nothing more. 



! Hisopx)onpnt then, will do his best, 

t ■ To down the other, chiira'his a test. 



1 



Kuch picks at tlie other's flaws, 
And upon the white truth saws. 



T To fnake the other to say, 

f The truth in auotlier-waj'.- 



Then show liis faulty statemt-nt, 
With a better argument. — 

This is to help us stand. 
'M«>ncr tlie men of our hint]. 



The day they prove it good and stron^ 
NVt. will raise tiiem a song — not lonj>-.- 



* Xo sin to hold our own way. 

1 Till we se«i a better dav. — I 

t ••• - ' . t 

t The day we are convinced of wnwi.iv; 1 

] The day we can see further on; I 

t ■■■■■! 

! The day, we are proud the other is right; ' 

t The day the debate mjide us look'more bright; 



I This helps us fill our office grerU. 

I If ill pulpit, or place'.of si ! 

tk .,..■■ 

I "Whether Wf make the cliurcM w;iii>. rinu-, 

^ The senate halls or chamber bring i 

j Back the echo that's clear and loud, I 

* Which will disperse every dark cloud. — 

I That will prove us in the right. 

i Hy tlie word of righteous might. 

I Or if we fill a humble station, 

I Where we may prove the gift of patienc<', 

By the honor gotten straight, — 
It we i)racticed in debate. 

Suppose we rise to the highest station, 

To ti'i 111.- ('liair, and surprise the nation. — 



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V/c will do honor, and show the knowJedfe, 
Gained by earnest effort in York College. 

Then the »e.leci. readings, 
Which ia its way does bring, 

fmprovem^nt, we in bo other way could gain: 
Will help u.< read, as we speak, in the rifht stri»iii 

Next come* the noble orator, 
With great determimation bore; 

On wtngs to rise, to fly and soar. 
With all the eloqueaceof yore. — 

Never to completely light, 
Nor to ever soar from sight. 

Then, without any pretense, 
Will speak h« his own invent. 

He will personate his character, 

And then look for himself afterwards; 

And take his auditors sweeping along. 
According to the nature of his song. 

An essay must also be produced; 
This is always done in solid truth. 

This teaches many things in o»e. 
That in this short life must be done. 

And keeps in mind that gained, 
In college studies main. 

Diher things I might name, 
We practice in this same- 

We open with :iong and prayer; 
This also is regular. 

W^e also have % critic, 

Who knows how to use this sticl»- 

He means to keep us all very straight, 
On lines of oratorical grace. 

He watches our grarumatical thought, 
And whence every spoken word is broughl, 



t 1.3. 

/ To ejcpress the thought, 

A And the feeling sou^4it. 

V Then on the wliole, lie suggests, 

1 How we can be better bJe.st, 

j By our work in the society; — 

I And all receive, and profit rightly. 

I [A Wo/ider.) 

j 1 have Wondered very much, 

Wha^ is meant by all this rush? 

Where these students are going to? 
What life lias for each one to do'^ 

At what place in the scale they'll 8top? 
If Mil will venture to the top? 

If ulJ will make their stations 
Brighter by their orations? 

All through tJiis life, never to cease; 
Always on the side of increase. 

Then, if so many hundreds, on earth. 
Ar« tiying to be of greater worth, 

Pursuing a higher course, 

To give them much greater force, 

And these hundreds number thousaads, 
And tiiege thousands be numbered, — 

Angels, about the throne of heaven, 
8inging praises till the earth is riven. 

Oh! The joy, that no man can mention. 
Of this host, of earth's grand selection. 

Here they are called sons and daughters, 
But there, "Kings and priests powers." 

{From .Room to Room.) 

Then marching to the science rooms, 

Where, the great Professor owns 

The wit and genius great;— 
The greatest in the state. 



M. 



/ To search and hold the greatest knowledge, 

I The studeats lead, of grand York Colleg**. 

Or, perhaps to another teacher; 

'To tiie right must go these electors. — \ 

Because it is for him to hear 

Some certain clas.ses, of tliat sphere. 

I {Language.) 

j You are impressed to studj language; 

^ It releases tiie soul from bondage. 

J'he great professor, of this art, 
Will show you piaiiily iroui tue start. 

The ever flowing, spreading- advantage, 

Of studying, wiiaL tliey Ciili. dead languagf 

The teaclier is full of lire, 
VVJien you touch tnis golden lyre. 

IHe has a right to be, you sec, 
liecausesorae people don't agreft. 

• Nor see at all what use its for, — 

j To study language not need at store? 

1 Nor, at the church, nor on the street, 

I Nor to do business, or to speak 

I To any one, you may chance to meet; 



The g(jod professor does rightly say; 

We must know the way, 
Or must go astray. — 

If we want to gc to town: 

U^e must know the way around. 

7'here are many hills to climb, — 

And with the stream's bank mu.st wind: 

And over many a rough road, 
Before we can lay down our load. 

Then for us to ask how to go, 
Is not to put on extra show- 



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But it is truly busiU'^ss to take, 
7'iu' easiest way for each one's sake. 

Then, when the way you trulv know^ 
You will have no trouble to go. 

Therefore, to study -earn to study, 
Is the greatest study, of studies. 

I must believe the professor is risrht, and nion*. 
He knows the way, for he has been there befi)re 

(My Books.) 

When but a litth^ child, I r^-member 

A good teacher, who was my tender: 

Who was k.vinfif. friendly, kind and true. 

And when si)eaking, would look right at yu.— 

One day a seriojis occasion took. 
To tell me never to forget ray books. 

Ever since, I have t iken delight, 
To study all day and part of niglit. 

We, as students, will get wealth, 

Hy not leaviag the books on the shelf. 

We can never get too wise, 
Tho' we study all our lives. 

( W/mt ColU'rjc/) 

Then, if you want the best of knowledge. 

The writer says: go to York College. 

So say all people, far and near; 
80 says the very atmosphere. 

I heard a man, of no mean station, 
Say so too; he was clear from Dayton. 

{Art.) 

If you want to study art, 

No better place you couM start. 

ItB taught, first to last, by teacher one. 
Who gives it a very high" tone. 



{Painthij.) I 

Anc! those of a picture mind, — ♦ 

For there are those of that kind. — ' 

I don't say they are fainting, 
To take lessons in ijaiuting,- 

VViiich they are also taught. 
By the teacher of art. 

{Music.) 

Then in music to succeed, 

You are taught to that degree.— 

You can hear the organ go, 
And the rich piano too. 

Most any time of every day 
The student is learnii.g to play. 

(College Bund.) 

The College Band is a grand sight; 

You can see it most every night. 

Of spirit and delight, 
They would make a fight. 

They are succeeding well for the time. 
They have been in this new added line. 

They are a jolly good band, 
And your hair does almost stand; 

For they play with a speed and tire, 
7'hat listening you do not tire. 

They play with a will; 
Everything to excell. 

{Business Department.) 

Now we'll go to the commercial room; 

7'his is a deijartment in full bloom, 

7 he students here are on fire. 
As if working for a star. 

They are at the door. 
On tJie second floor, 



jTrying it to open, — token, 
Lonjr before' the hour is spoken. 

y'his room has a good number, 
Who, in age are not under, 

7b in any business go, 

And in tlie world make a show. 

And here they're amply fittpd too, 
7b work in a business way through. 

At one cornor the banker stands, 
Passing the money thro' his hands. 

Tf youpnss him f>. counterfeit. 
He will teH you in legal writ, 

Th.it's against tho Ihw; you'r^ not safn. 
To pass such money in the state. 

By their neat, but not at all cheap. 
Desks, tables and counters, its plain, 

Thfj- are all on the road to fame; — 
I am glad of all this good gain. 

The^' are all perfectly at home. 
In all lines uf business, to roam 

Among papers and books. 
It onl}"^ takes a look. 

To see they well understand 
The business, they have in hand. 

So one to the other, does not look, 
But faithfully works at his own book. 

Then, at certain times, they dare, 
To have each accouat to square: 



t And if wrong, when examined, in any part. 

i They measure every figure on the chart. 

It is a trick, above all the arts, 

To have the knowledge before you start. 

Then, to endeavor true. 
And often, too, it to prove.— 



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And prove it too, 

The whole way through. 

And so, when finished. 
There is no blemish. 

No wrong- to make right; — 
No crook to make straight: — 

No line to tear up, from end to end; — 
No bad places to turn back, to mend: — 

For as they camo through, 
They found it all true. 

So is it in this world, 
As it goes in a whirl! 

With its empty clash; 
With men that are rash. 

There is a perfect base. 
That is verily safe. — 

And as you go through, 
This you will find true. — 

If your spirit, with God's doth agree, 
Thou hast the witness within, you sf^e. 

This, I learn in the business room. 
It is a mathematical loom. 

They are sure the finish will be the same, 
As that, thay began with that kind, of chain. 

They know their filling, and their chain: 
They keep the kind, till the end of same. 

A»d they never can change, 

E'er though they think they'd gain. 

Then, when they finish That strip. 
They have gathered master wit. 

And begin again with greater grit. 
Until they finish their life's great strip. 

And hard places, where they sweat, 
Thev always find greater wealth. 



a9. 

(TU Teacher.) 

One word Cor the teacher of tliis room. 

An excellent yoimg man, in rich bloom; 

And never tires very soon, 
Helping students out of gloom. 

If they become tangled in dates. 
Figures, quantities jr rates: 

And, arc disposed not to try, 
If they never cast the die: — 

In some sparkling, golden spot of wonder, 
l^atsend it to oblivion's corner. 

This grand man, the professor. 
Is for the time, successor,— 

Of tlie student, — the professor 
Not to know: — if he can finish, 

This set of books, without anguish. 
Hut, what is gained without languish? 

Then, this teacher makes this gloom, 
As clear as the sun at noon. — 

Turn the foggy, murkey darkness. 
Into the day's bright clear lightness; 

Making the work easy, clear and plain. 
For the student to go on agnin. 

Leaving a bright, sure trust. 
To come out right, he must. 

This teacher never takes rest, 
Unlttss its fron desk to desk. 

Cheering the students, in the right. 
To beat back ignorance— the night. 

Oh! What a power is a man, 

If, but one he may help to stand, — 

Right nobly in some office great, 
Or, occupy a pUce in state. 



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Or, prove b}' his own rule, 
There is no end to the soul. 

And by mathematical, may «ee, — 
There is no end to eternity.* 

And prepare, from very sound sense, 
To live in love, that long event. 

May you ever feel you're doin^r a work. 
Eternity can only reward, — 

And, many riouls may you <];Teet. 
Saved by you, at Jesus' feet. 

For, his salvation is a bu3ine,ss, 
And you are called to that, a teacher. 

( Telegfaphii. ) 

Ves, you can take tele-jrraphy here; 
k f.eai-n the art here, though it may seem (junr 

I York College, not from an old stump, — 

Young, but found always in the front. 



I Come, learn to be a ligtning sender; 



V uiiii., i^itiii i;u v)ii a jigiiiiijg sender; 
Be independent, your own defender. 



ICyou want a first-class education: 

(1 Tiieji, of course, York College is the station. 

*' In business or in classics true, 

I Plun^^e right in; aud th<Mi wade right throu*cl 

-1 {We Expect Great IVUngii of You.) 

j Then, honest old College, you truly give 

j .Vmple-privileges to those whc will— 

I Prepare themselves for any work in life, 

* Consistent with the teachings of Christ. 

J And, only God, in heaven, knows, ' 

1 Who, from your blessed walks may go, 

i In all tlie wide known world, to sow 
Pure seed, that will tternally grow? 



And who, your hallowed name will bless. 
Made holy by the prayers of guests? 



41. 

Ministers sliall leave your friendly dower, 
To tell eacii creature salvation's power. 

Lawyers, of great power, go from your dome. 
To argue the cases of right and wrong. 

Young congressmen, and senators, from your hall 
Go marching forth, as their dillerent states call. 

Presidents of colleges, professors of school.s, 
Will mark their high standing from your rule. 

When the line is drawn, to determine where. 
On questions of marks, such men may dare. 

On the side of right, raise their voices square; 
Students of York College, stand like men, fair. 

No need to ask them, on which side. 
Your children ar« found, for their pride — 

Could not b(! touched by any bribe; — 
The reason is, they in Christ canfide. 

Ever loyal to country, home, and God; — 
Ever, on their honor, true to their word. 

{Term Out.) 

Wednesday next, this coll^^geterm is out: 

Z'ho' its talked about, you hear no shout. 

To say farewell, none like to do; 
It makes you better, this is true. 

You learn the college society. 
But you meet the great, variety. 

And by touching many different kinds, 
This will bless the individual mind 

And our acquaintance would necessary be narrow 
If out side of a certain circle, we received no 

(shadow. 

80, when life is gone. 
As last summer's sun. 

We may 1ind our farewells, 
Meant other friends, to excell. 



42. 

Each new acquaintance is the better, 
As each farewell gives us the letter. — 

On ourselves to rely; 
Our resources try. 

Who knows what he owns, 
Till he is alone? 

Or, what is possible for him to do, 

Until he is thoroughly tried, thro' and thro' ? 

Now we go to discover new friends. 

Who have been hid from the eyes of me«. 

Fare-ye-well, fare-all-well; 
May you in— deed, farewell. 

( W7ierev6r They Go.) 

A testimony came to my ears, 

Several days ago, unawares. 

Came from the the far part of the state, 
Bringing joy of very great weight. 

Wherever the stodent, of York College, goes — 
He, for Christ and the church, inliuenee throws. 



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